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Old 12-01-2009, 06:45 PM
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Hey guys I just received my Volant replacement filters from K&N and right out of the box they have that red oiled look to them. Does K&N shipped them oiled? I read the box and nothing is mentioned. THX
Old 12-01-2009, 06:52 PM
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If its Red and in some type of wrapper than Yes.You can prob feel it once you go to put it on.
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yes sir
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They are actually OVER oiled to prevent from the filter media drying out on the shelves.
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yep it's red enough and in a wrapper! Thanks guys!
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I dunno bout anyone else but I clean and re-oil even a new one. Sometimes they really cake the **** on there from the manufacturer.
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just put it in, dont re oil it. take off your MAF after a week of driving it, clean it and put it back on. ive had 3 K&Ns and havent had problems using that method
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They come pre oiled... If not, they would be white (cotton media serves as the filter's base). Some say the factory oiling is too much and fouls maf's... I say to hell with a maf, run a SD tune!!!!!!


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